Yes, those pictures were taken within minutes of each other. Mel posted the photo to point out that when you see a super-fit bikini selfie on Instagram, that person probably does not look that ripped in everyday life; she probably just knows how to pose. Mel wrote that she took these steps to go from normal to looking like a fitness model instantly:

1. Ditched the phone wallet 'cause that shit is lame.

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2. Changed into black bikini bottoms that are a size larger than the red ones.

3. Rubbed on a fake tan.

4. Clipped in hair extensions and wore her hair down.

5. Stood up taller with her shoulders back and sucked in her stomach.

6. Stood with her legs a bit wider apart and popped her hip.

7. Chicken. Wing.

8. Smiled.

9. Zoomed out farther.

10. Added a filter and upped the contrast of the photo.

She went on to write: "What's my point? Don't be deceived by what you see in magazines & on Instagram.. You never see the dozens of other pics they took that wernt as flattering. Photoshop can make a pig look hotter then Beyonce."

Since then, Instagrammers have been posting their own "transformation" bikini selfies that show you can look like you've lost 20 pounds in a matter of minutes.